Panasonic DMC-FT1 Owner's manual

VQT2B02

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

Operating Instructions

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-FT1

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Contents

Before Use

Quick Guide ..............................................5

(Important) About the waterproof/

dustproof and anti-shock performance

of the camera ............................................7

Standard Accessories .............................10

Names of the Components .....................11

Preparation

Attaching the hand strap .........................13

Charging the Battery ...............................14

• About the Battery

(charging/

number of recordable pictures).........17

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................19

About the Built-in Memory/the Card ........22

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................24

• Changing the clock setting................25

Setting the Menu.....................................26

• Setting menu items ...........................27

• Using the quick menu .......................29

About the Setup Menu ............................30

Selecting the [REC] mode,

and record still picture or

motion picture..........................................37

• Playback the recorded still pictures

or motion picture...............................39

Basic

Taking pictures using the

automatic function

(Intelligent Auto Mode) ............................40

• Scene detection ................................41

• Face Recognition ..............................42

• AF Tracking Function........................42

• About the flash ..................................42

• Settings in Intelligent auto mode.......43

Taking pictures with your favourite

settings (Normal picture mode) ...............44

• Focusing ...........................................45

• When the subject is not in focus

(such as when it is not in the centre

of the composition of the picture

you want to take)...............................45

• Preventing jitter (camera shake) .......46

• Direction detection function...............46

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................47

• Using the Optical Zoom/

Using the Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)/

Using the Digital Zoom......................47

Playing back Pictures

([NORMAL PLAY]) ..................................49

• Displaying Multiple Screens

(Multi Playback) ................................50

• Using the Playback Zoom .................50

• Switching the

[PLAYBACK] mode...........................51

Deleting Pictures .....................................52

• To delete a single picture ..................52

• To delete multiple pictures

(up to 50) or all the pictures ..............53

Advanced (Recording pictures)

About the LCD Monitor............................54

Taking Pictures using

the Built-in Flash......................................56

• Switching to the appropriate

flash setting.......................................56

Taking Close-up Pictures ........................61

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........63

Compensating the Exposure ...................64

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........65

Take the outdoors

scene expressively..................................66

• [SPORTS] .........................................66

• [SNOW] .............................................66

• [BEACH & SURF]..............................66

Taking pictures that match the

scene being recorded

(Scene mode)..........................................67

• [PORTRAIT] ......................................68

• [SOFT SKIN] .....................................68

• [TRANSFORM] .................................69

• [SELF PORTRAIT] ............................69

• [SCENERY].......................................70

• [PANORAMA ASSIST]......................70

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• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]..........................71

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ..........................71

• [FOOD]..............................................72

• [PARTY] ............................................72

• [CANDLE LIGHT]..............................72

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]..............................73

• [PET] .................................................74

• [SUNSET] .........................................74

• [HIGH SENS.] ...................................74

• [HI-SPEED BURST]..........................75

• [FLASH BURST] ...............................76

• [STARRY SKY] .................................77

• [FIREWORKS] ..................................77

• [AERIAL PHOTO] .............................78

• [PIN HOLE] .......................................79

• [FILM GRAIN] ...................................79

• [UNDERWATER] ..............................80

Recording Motion Picture........................81

• Changing [REC MODE] and

[REC QUALITY]................................85

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ..........................88

• [WIND CUT] ......................................89

• [LED LIGHT] .....................................90

Taking a picture with Face Recognition

function....................................................91

• Face Recognition functions...............91

• Face settings.....................................91

Useful Functions at

Travel Destinations .................................95

• Recording which Day of the

Vacation You Take the Picture .........95

• Recording Dates/Times at Overseas

Travel Destinations

(World Time).....................................98

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................100

• [PICTURE SIZE] .............................100

• [QUALITY].......................................101

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................102

• [INTELLIGENT ISO]........................102

• [SENSITIVITY] ................................103

• [WHITE BALANCE].........................104

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................106

• [AF MODE]......................................107

• [PRE AF] .........................................110

• [I.EXPOSURE] ................................111

• [BURST]..........................................112

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................113

• [COLOR MODE]..............................113

• [STABILIZER]..................................114

• [MIN. SHTR SPEED].......................114

• [AUDIO REC.] .................................115

• [AF ASSIST LAMP] .........................116

• [CLOCK SET]..................................116

Taking and viewing clipboard pictures

(Clipboard mode)...................................117

• Taking clipboard pictures ................117

• Viewing clipboard pictures ..............119

Advanced (Playback)

Playing Back Pictures in Sequence

(Slide Show)..........................................123

Selecting Pictures and Playing them

Back ([CATEGORY PLAY]/

[FAVORITE PLAY]) ...............................126

• [MODE PLAY] .................................126

• [CATEGORY PLAY] ........................127

• [FAVORITE PLAY] ..........................128

Playing Back Motion Pictures/

Pictures with Audio................................129

• Motion pictures................................129

• Pictures with audio ..........................130

Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu .....131

• [CALENDAR]...................................131

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................132

• [TEXT STAMP]................................134

• [RESIZE] Reducing the

picture size (number of pixels) ........136

• [TRIMMING] ....................................137

• [LEVELING].....................................138

• [ROTATE DISP.] .............................139

• [FAVORITE] ....................................140

• [PRINT SET] ...................................141

• [PROTECT] .....................................143

• [AUDIO DUB.] .................................144

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................145

• [COPY] ............................................145

Playing Back Pictures

on a TV Screen .....................................147

• Playing back pictures using the

AV cable (supplied).........................147

• Playing back pictures on

a TV with

an SD Memory Card slot.................148

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• Playing back on the TV with

HDMI socket ...................................148

Connecting to other equipment

Saving the recorded still pictures and

motion pictures......................................154

• Copy the playback image

using an AV cable...........................154

• Copying to a PC..............................155

Connecting to a PC ...............................156

Printing the Pictures..............................161

• Selecting a single picture and

printing it .........................................162

• Selecting multiple pictures and

printing them...................................163

• Print Settings...................................164

Others

Screen Display ......................................167

Cautions for Use ...................................170

Message Display...................................176

Troubleshooting ....................................179

Number of Recordable Pictures and

Available Recording Time .....................189

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Before Use

Quick Guide

This is an overview of how to record and play back pictures with the camera. For each

step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets.

Charge the battery. (P14)

• The battery is not charged when the

camera is shipped. Charge the battery

before use.

plug-in type

inlet type

Insert the battery and the card.

(P19)

• When you do not use the card, you can

record or play back pictures on the

built-in memory. (P22) Refer to P23

when you use a card.

Turn the camera on to take

pictures.

1 Press the shutter button to take

pictures. (P40)

90

ON/OFF

Before Use

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Play back the pictures.

1 Press [(].

2 Select the picture you want to view.

(P49)

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Before Use

(Important) About the waterproof/dustproof and

anti-shock performance of the camera

• Please observe the following precautions, and avoid using this camera in any situation where

the camera is subject to high water pressure. This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating

complies with the “IPX8” and “IP5X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines

described in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate underwater, to a depth

not exceeding 3 m for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.

¢1

This camera also complies with

“MIL-STD 810F (Method 516.5-Shock).

¢2

The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of

1.5 m onto 5 cm thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not sustain any damage if

dropped from a height not exceeding 1.5 m.

• Supplied accessories are not waterproof.

¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in specified pressure

in accordance with the handling method established by Panasonic. This does not guarantee

no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

¢2 This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in all conditions.

Observe the following precautions and avoid using under water pressure exceeding the

guaranteed performance, and in an environment with excessive dust or sand.

Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of being hit or

dropped etc.

When an impact is applied to the camera, it is recommended to consult Panasonic’s

Service Centre and perform a checkup (subject to a fee) to see if the waterproofing has

been retained properly.

Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered by the warranty.

∫ Handling of the camera

•

Do not leave the camera under low temperature in the cold climate, or where it has high temperature

above 40

o

C (especially where strong sunlight is shining, inside a car under the sun, close to a

heater, in the ship, beach, etc.) for long period of time. (Waterproof performance will degrade.)

• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover close to the water at the sea, lake,

river or with wet hands.

• Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.

∫ Confirm that there is no foreign object

•

In the areas adjacent to location B, please be sure that no droplets of water are present before

opening the battery door.

• Before closing the card/battery door or terminal cover, confirm that there are no foreign objects

(hair, lint, sand, dust, fluid, etc.) on the part (B and C) coloured black in the figure. When the

camera is used underwater with foreign objects clamped on the card/battery door or the

terminal cover, water may leak in, causing a malfunction.

• Wipe it off with a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.

• If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.

• If there is any crack or deformation in the area coloured black in the figure, contact Panasonic’s

Service Centre.

• Keep the Brush out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

A Card/Battery door

B Rubber seal

C Area where rubber seal sits

D Terminal cover

E Hair and lint

F

Sand and dust

G Crack and deformation

H Fluid

I Brush (supplied)

Before Use

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∫ Securely close the SD card/battery door and terminal cover

∫ Using the camera underwater

•

This camera can be used under water to a depth not exceeding 3 m, where the water temperature is

between 0

oC

to 40

oC

and not longer than 60 minutes continuously.

• If there is water or dirt on the camera, use it after wiping it off with a dry soft cloth and dried in a

well ventilated area.

• Do not open or close the card/battery door or terminal cover.

• Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not be

maintained, and there is a chance of water leak)

• Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera at the location where the

water will splash strongly, such as rapid flow or waterfall. (Strong water pressure may be

applied, and it may cause malfunction)

• The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it underwater by

securely placing the hand strap around your wrist or similar measure.

•

Do not use in water that exceeds 40

oC

such as in baths, hot tubs, spas and hot springs.

• When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive, sun oil, sun

screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.

• Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not insert wet

card or battery into the camera.

A Red part

• To prevent water leakage please check very

carefully that no foreign object such as sand,

hair, dust or fluid is present anywhere within

the area of the door seal and door. Close the

door by pressing it firmly until it clicks. Confirm

that the “red” area on the lock tab is not visible.

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Before Use

∫ Caring of the camera after using it underwater

∫ Replacing the waterproof seal

•

The integrity of the waterproof seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use and age. To

avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be replaced once each year. Please

contact Panasonic’s Service Centre for related costs and other information.

• After all underwater use, dry the camera thoroughly,

as quickly as possible using a lint free cloth. This must

be done within 60 minutes of use, or the waterproof

seals may be damaged.

• If the camera was used in salt water the camera must

be thoroughly rinsed and cleansed as quickly as

possible. It’s recommended that it is first rinsed with

fresh water, then submersed in fresh water in a

shallow container for about 10 minutes. When the

camera is removed, thoroughly dry it.

• Droplets of water may collect in the area around the battery door. Before opening the door

make sure this area is water-free.

• This camera has a water drain that allows water that has accumulated under the plastic trim to

drain. This may continue for up to 10 minutes, even after the camera is dried. You can place the

camera in a vertical position on a dry cloth during this time.

• If the zoom lever or mode dial does not move smoothly, it may be caused by the adhesion of

foreign objects. It may cause malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects

on the zoom lever or mode dial by shaking the camera in fresh water. Confirm that the zoom

lever and mode dial moves smoothly after cleaning.

• After soaking or washing the unit, wipe off water drops with a dry soft cloth and dry the unit in

an area of shade with a draft.

• This unit incorporates drain design, draining water in gaps in the power button and zoom lever

etc. As a result of this, bubbles may come out when you soak the unit in water, but it is not a

malfunction. Make sure that water is completely drained from the unit after soaking in water by

standing the unit on a dry cloth for a while.

• Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof performance will deteriorate

due to deformation.

• Do not use chemicals, such as benzine, thinner, or alcohol, soap, detergents.

Before Use

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are included before using the camera.

1 Battery Pack

(Indicated as battery in the text)

Charge the battery before use.

2 Battery Charger

(Indicated as charger in the text)

3 AC Cable

4 USB Connection Cable

5 AV Cable

6 CD-ROM

•

Software:

Use it to install the software to your PC.

7 CD-ROM

•

Operating Instructions

8Brush

9 Hand Strap

10 Battery Case

•

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

was purchased.

• SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and MultiMediaCard are indicated as card in the text.

• The card is optional.

You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a

card.

• Consult the dealer or your nearest Service Centre if you lose the supplied accessories. (You

can purchase the accessories separately.)

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Before Use

Names of the Components

1Flash (P56)

2 Self-timer indicator (P63)

AF assist lamp (P116)/LED light (P90)

3 Lens (P172)

4 LCD monitor (P54, 167)

5 Status indicator (P20, 32, 37)

6 Playback button (P26)

7 [MENU/SET] button (P24)

8 [DISPLAY] button (P54)

9 [Q.MENU] (P29)/Delete (P52) button

10 Motion picture button (P37)

11 Mode dial (P37)

12 Cursor buttons

A: 3/Exposure compensation (P64)/

Auto bracket (P65)/White balance

fine adjustment (P105)

B: 4/Macro mode (P61)

AF Tracking (P42, 109)

C: 2/Self-timer button (P63)

D: 1/Flash setting button (P56)

In these operating instructions, the cursor buttons are described as shown in the

figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

21 3

4512

6897

10

11

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13 Shutter button (P40)

14 Camera ON/OFF button (P24)

15 Zoom lever (P47)

16 Microphone (P82, 115, 144)

17 Speaker (P129)

18 Hand strap eyelet (P13)

19 [HDMI] socket (P148, 150)

20 [AV/DIGITAL/MULTI] socket (P21, 147,

156, 161)

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that

the Panasonic multi conversion adaptor

(optional) and AC adaptor (optional) are

used. For connection details, refer to

P21.

21 Tripod receptacle

•

When you use a tripod, make sure the

tripod is stable when the camera is

attached to it.

22 Card/Battery door (P19)

23 Release lever (P8, 19)

1413

171615

20

19

18

2221

23

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Preparation

Attaching the hand strap

Run the hand strap into the hand strap

eyelet on the camera.

Insert your hand following the arrow, then

adjust the length.

Note

•

Attach the hand strap correctly following the procedure.

• The camera will sink in the water, so use it underwater with the strap around your wrist.

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Preparation

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10E.

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

• This unit has a function that can distinguish useable batteries. Exclusive batteries are

supported by this function. (Conventional batteries not supported by this function

cannot be used)

• The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

• Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

• Charge the battery in a temperature between 10 oC to 35 oC. (The battery temperature should

also be the same.)

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the

genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these

battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the

requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these

battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not

liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit

battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a

genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Attach the battery with

attention to the direction of the

battery.

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Preparation

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• The AC cable does not fit entirely into

the AC input terminal. A gap will remain

as shown on the right.

• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]

indicator A lights green.

• Charging is complete when the

[CHARGE] indicator A turns off (after

approx. 130 min maximum).

plug-in type

inlet type

Detach the battery after

charging is completed.

90

Preparation

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∫ When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

•

The battery temperature is excessively high or low. The charging time will be longer than

normal. Also, charging may not be completed.

• The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

Note

•

Disconnect the charger from the power outlet after the charging is completed.

• The battery becomes warm after using it and during and after charging. The camera also

becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long period of time after being charged.

• The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully

charged. (The battery has characteristics that will reduce its operating duration and cause the

battery to swell up.)

• When the operating time of the camera becomes extremely short even after properly charging

the battery, the life of the battery may have expired. Buy a new battery.

• Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the

resulting heat generated.

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Preparation

∫ Battery indication

The battery indication is displayed on the LCD monitor.

[It does not appear when you use the camera with the AC adaptor (optional) connected.]

•

The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status

indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it with a fully

charged battery.

∫ The battery life

Recording conditions by CIPA standard

•

CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].

• Temperature: 23 oC/Humidity: 50% when LCD monitor is on.

¢

• Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).

• Using the supplied battery.

• Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer

function is set to [AUTO].)

• Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.

• Sliding the zoom lever from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording.

• Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery

decreases.

¢ The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode and Power LCD

mode.

(P31)

The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the recording interval time.

If the recording interval time becomes longer, the number of recordable pictures

decreases. [e.g. When recording once every 2 minutes, the number of recordable

pictures decreases to about 85.]

About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures)

Number of recordable

pictures

Approx. 340 pictures

By CIPA standard in normal picture mode

Recording time Approx. 170 min

Preparation

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The number of recordable pictures and playback time will vary depending on the

operating conditions and storing condition of the battery.

∫ Charging

Charging time and number of recordable pictures with the optional battery pack are the

same as above.

The charging time will vary slightly depending on the status of the battery and the

conditions in the charging environment.

When the charging has been completed successfully, the [CHARGE] indicator turns off.

Note

•

The battery may swell and its operating time may become shorter as the number of times it is

charged increases. For long term battery use, we recommend you do not frequently charge the

battery before it is exhausted.

• There may be a residual image on the LCD monitor when used in low temperature, such as

at the ski resort. Also, performance of the battery may temporary degrade, resulting to shorter

usage time, less number of pictures, etc. In such cases, it is recommended to purchase spare

batteries.

Playback time Approx. 300 min

Charging time Approx. 130 min maximum

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Preparation

Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the

Battery

• Check that this unit is turned off.

• Confirm that there is no foreign object. (P7)

• We recommend using a Panasonic card.

Slide the release lever in the direction of

the arrow and open the card/battery door.

• Always use genuine Panasonic batteries.

• If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

Battery: Insert until it is locked by the

lever A being careful about the direction

you insert it. Pull the lever A in the

direction of the arrow to remove the

battery.

Card: Push it fully until it clicks being

careful about the direction you insert it.

To remove the card, push the card until it

clicks, then pull the card out upright.

B: Do not touch the connection terminals of the

card.

•

The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

Close the card/battery door until it clicks.

• If the card/battery door cannot be completely

closed, remove the card, check its direction and

then insert it again.

• Confirm that the red part on the release lever is not

showing.

Preparation

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Note

•

Remove the battery after use. Store the removed battery in the battery case (supplied).

• Do not remove the battery until the LCD monitor and the status indicator (green) turn off as the

settings on the camera may not be stored properly.

• The supplied battery is designed only for the camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

• Before removing the card or battery, turn the camera off, and wait until the status indicator has

gone off completely. (Otherwise, this unit may no longer operate normally and the card itself

may be damaged or the recorded pictures may be lost.)

∫ About the card/battery door.

If you turn on the power with the card/battery door open, a warning sound will go off in

order to avoid immersion and the message shown below will appear on the LCD monitor.

(P178)

The camera cannot be operated when the card/battery door is open. (Only the ON/OFF

button can be operated) Close it securely so no foreign object is clamped.

•

Messages are not displayed when the terminal cover is opened. Also, the camera can be

operated, but close the cover securely so no foreign object is clamped before using the

camera.

If there is any foreign object, remove it with attached brush.

BATTERY COVER OPEN

CHECK THAT NO SAND,

HAIR, OR OTHER OBJECTS

ARE ON THE DOOR SEAL.

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